Ohio § 2307.131
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 2307.131, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2307.131.
If in any action it shall appear that any persons not yet born are or may become entitled
to, or may upon coming into being claim to be entitled to, any future interest, legal
or equitable, whether arising by way of remainder, reversion, possibility of reverter,
executory devise, upon the happening of a condition subsequent, or otherwise, in any
property, real or personal, involved in such suit, the court may, and upon the application
of any party to the action shall, appoint some competent and disinterested person
as trustee of the interest of such persons not yet born, to appear for and represent
in such cause such future interest and to defend the suit for and on behalf of such
persons not yet born; and any judgment or decree rendered in such suit shall be as
binding and effectual for all purposes as though such persons were born and were parties
to such suit. Such persons not yet born need not be served by publication. In case the beneficiary of any such future interest is a charitable trust, not in
being, service shall be made upon the attorney general who shall represent such interest.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 2307.131
What does Ohio Revised Code § 2307.131 cover?
Section 2307.131 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Ohio § 2307.131?
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Is this the official text of Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 2307.131 apply to my situation?
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